According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 6.1% in September 2025 when compared to September 2024. Permit values were down 9.2%.
There were 31 permits issued in September 2025, down 2 permits from the 33 issued one year ago. There were 39 permits issued in July 2025. The value of the September 2025 permits was $9.2 million, down 9.2% from the $8.7 million reported in September 2024.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data (Jul. – Sep.) – which smooths out the month-to-month volatility – shows no increase in the number of permits issued over the same 3-month period one year ago.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data show a 17.2% increase in monthly average permit value during this period. The 3-month average permit values increased from $9.3 million in September 2024 to $10.9 million in September 2025.
The chart below shows the number of permits issued each month for the last 36-month period. A 3-Month Ave. line is also included. The highlighted numbers relate to permits issued in the month of October to 2022.
Despite the recent downturn in permits issued, comparing the year-to-date numbers from 2025 (410) to 2024 (407) show roughly the same number of permits issued through September.
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